The Breedlove Bridge Truss relieves string tension, enhancing playability and tonal richness, making their 12-string guitars unlike any other on the market. Ed Roland, lead singer and guitarist of Collective Soul, has a “12-string problem”—specifically, a Breedlove 12-string problem. Known for his raw, vibrant sound, Ed is absolutely hooked on modern,...
In the world of acoustic guitars, innovation is a rare and precious commodity. Each new design, each novel concept, builds upon centuries of tradition. Yet, every so often, a guitar emerges that transcends these boundaries, setting a new milestone in acoustic guitar history. The MYRZILIAN II, Breedlove's latest custom shop masterpiece, is one such...
We’re over the moon to announce two exciting additions to our artist family: Michael Byrnes of Mt. Joy has joined the Breedlove Guitars family, and Matt Quinn, also from Mt. Joy, is now part of the Bedell Guitars roster. This is a thrilling moment for us, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome...
Picture an acoustic guitar in your mind. What color is the top of that instrument? Most likely it’s pale, lustrous, creamy with some yellow accent. In other words, it’s spruce—arguably, the iconic top wood. Guitarists […]
At 17, Ainsley Costello is one of the youngest members of the Breedlove family. Though still a teen, Ainsley is well on her way to an impressive musical career. She finished high school at 16 […]
A Divisive Tonewood Cocobolo remains a tonewood shrouded in mystery and debate despite emerging as a staple in acoustic backs and sides over the past decades. Spend a few minutes (or hours) searching the web, […]
Today the Chapmans find out why Breedlove Guitars have such a unique headstock design. Learn more about the Breedlove headstocks and other destinctive elements here: https://breedlovemusic.com/instruments/acoustic-guitars/distinctive-elements
The Quest for a “Good Guitar” Ever heard the old adage, “You have to play ten guitars to find the ‘the good one’?” While ten might be a stretch, play two different guitars of the […]
Our featured artist for April needs only one name: Arsena. A longtime Breedlove player, we’ve enjoyed the good fortune of watching Arsena’s sound and career develop and progress for more than a decade. Over the […]
On behalf of the entire team at Breedlove Guitars, we’re excited to present Breedlove Magazine. In this interactive digital publication we go behind the scenes at the workshop in Bend, Oregon to give you exclusive […]
If you’re relatively new to acoustic guitars, you may have encountered instruments with different strings, different shapes, and different profiles. This article will help you understand the differences between nylon and steel string guitars. First, […]
Watch episode 1 here! About the guitar: The Discovery Concerto Nashville guitar icon and professional musician, Ford Thurston, is back for part two of this intermediate series on the fundamentals of rock, country, and bluegrass. […]
Breedlove’s featured artist for February, Gretchen Menn, might be described this way: humble virtuosity. Her music is a constellation of dedicated practice, meticulous form, scrupulous perfectionism, creative ambition, and raw talent. Gretchen, however, would never […]
